HomeMy WebLinkAbout851199.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 1985-1986 PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVES
PLAN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home
Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the
affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, an Amendment to the 1985-1986 Placement Alternatives
Plan for the County Juvenile Diversion project has been presented
to the Board of County Commissioners, and
WHEREAS , the amended Placement Alternatives Plan shall be in
effect until December 31 , 1986 , and is in the amount of
$34 , 888 .00 , and
WHEREAS, the further terms and conditions being are stated in
the Amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to
approve said Amendment to the 1985-1986 Placement Alternatives
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Amendment to the
1985-1986 Placement Alternatives Plan be, and hereby is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was , on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 9th day of
December, A.D. , 1985 .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
�f + WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: "n4, �r,�,[':{<Af,"
Weld County O3erk and Recorder EXCUSED
and Clerk to the Board Jac line Johnson, Chairman
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County Attorney EXCUSED
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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November 21, 1985 -r.O. FOX A
G^IEELEY,COLORADO 80c32
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COLORADO
Colorado State Department of Social Services
Post Office Box 181000
Denver, CO. 80218-0899
ATTENTION: Stephen McGavran
Senate Bill 26 Coordinator
REGARDING: Amendment to 1985 - 86 Weld
County Plan
Dear Stephen,
Pursuant to our telephone conversation of November 21, 1985 Weld County is
submitting the attached proposed amendment to the 1985-86 Weld County PAC
Plan. This proposal has been approved by the Placement Alternatives
Commission and is scheduled to be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners in December. Upon approval by the County Board we will
forward the completed signature page.
If you need further information please contact me. Thank you for your
assistance.
Sincerely,
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DANIEL M. FOWLER
SOCIAL SERVICES AD INISTRATOR VI
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Enclosures
AMENDMENT
Program: Juvenile Diversion Project
Statement of Need:
Children who have committed delinquent offenses and who are dealing with a
multitude of personal and family problems are also at high risk for foster
home or group home placement if not dealt with intensively prior to court
involvement.
1. Target Group
A. Average number of children to be served per month - 26.
B. Age - 10 through 17 Gender - Male/Female
C. Admission Criteria: All children considered must be at high risk
of formal delinquency petition filing and out of home placement.
The child being considered for the program must have committed a
delinquent offense and be between the ages of ten and seventeen.
The Department of Social Services must have made the final program
eligibility determination on each case. The Department of Social
Services will also make the final decision in regard to the
termination of each case.
Each child must meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. Either not responding to or cooperating with the District
Attorney Diversion Program
2. Presently in the District Attorney Diversion caseload as well
as the Department of Social Services caseload.
3. Presently out of parental control.
4. Presently under the guardianship of unwilling custodians.
5. Presently on the run or with a history of runaway behavior.
6. Truancy problems at school.
7. Neglectful home situation.
8. Present or former abuse victim.
9. Exhibiting emotional disturbance at school or in the home.
10. Involvement with substance abuse.
11. Parents are substance abusers.
D. How is the program an alternative to out of home placement?
We have identified a population of high risk offenders who will
eventually be placed outside the home without intensive services.
We have identified this population at the District Attorney level
and will seek to prevent out of home placement of those who fit
the profile for foster placement.
2. Program Description:
INTAKE
Each child who meets the "high risk" profile for out of home placement
will be assigned to a counselor who will work with the child and
family. The counselor will meet with the child and family for an
intake interview and needs assessment. After the counselor has gained
some insight into individual problems, an individual program plan is
written in contract form and signed by the child, parent and counselor.
Schools, caseworkers, therapists, and other appropriate agencies are
contacted for further information.
COUNSELING
Individual, family, and group counseling is provided to the child and
the family. Counseling will be provided on a weekly basis.
Counselors will respond to emergency calls jointly with the cooperation
of the Social Services caseworker. In-home counseling will be provided
to all families.
The assigned counselor will also work as a liaison with police
agencies, therapists, school personnel and social services.
By coordinating services and by encouraging the family to elicit
assistance from community service organizations such as Tough Love,
A.A. and Al-Anon, the family environment should experience some
stabilization.
Group counseling will be offered in the form of an "anti-shoplift"
education program for those whose offense includes shoplifting.
A six week Drug and Alcohol Education Program will be necessary for
those whose offense or personal history suggests drug or alcohol
related problems.
Job skills group assistance in obtaining employment will be offered.
Children who owe restitution to victims will be expected to earn their
own money to pay their victim via the District Attorney's Office. A
personal letter of apology will be sent to the victim.
Volunteer community service work will be assigned to children whose
offense does not require monetary restitution.
EDUCATION
Supportive education is a component of the program. During the intake
process, the counselor identifies and addresses academic, behavioral
and attitudinal problem areas in the child's educational setting. Our
goal will be to maintain students in their present educational setting
or to prepare them for reintegration into a public school setting, a
vocational program such as Job Corps, or into a community college such
as the Aims CUD Program.
FOLLOW-UP
From time to time individuals who have already completed the program
may return when there is a need for more assistance on a short term or
temporary basis. The counselor may intervene with personal assistance
at this time or may refer the child and family to a community agency
for assistance.
CASE MANAGEMENT
After intake the contract is signed, the program is written and
miscellaneous paper work is completed by the counselor.
The supervisor reviews the case to monitor for eligibility
requirements. A joint staffing with Social Service personnel ensues at
which time the Department of Social Services will make the final
decision as to whether or not the case has met PAC requirements and
should be opened.
All cases are kept in the District Attorney's Office and are never
allowed outside of the office. Only authorized personnel have access
to cases. Release forms signed by parents are kept on file if
information needs to be shared with schools, therapists, etc.
If the child fails to complete the goals of the contract a form stating
the reasons for failure is completed by the counselor. IF deemed
necessary at a staffing, the case will be turned over to the Deputy
District Attorney for filing of a Delinquency Petition.
Case closings must document that all goals on the contract were
completed. A termination summary as well as a running record must be
in order before the case is closed.
Any brokerage services, follow-up services or emergency phone contacts
are to be documented.
The Department of Social Services will open and maintain a current
casefile on all children in the Juvenile Diversion Program for
administrative accountability.
ADMINISTRATION
As the program itself will be accountable to the District Attorney,
personnel, budget and/or any other concerns will be brought to his
attention.
Secretarial duties will consist of setting up new files, investigating
and preparing restitution, making appointments for staff, preparing and
sending letters to clients and victims, greeting clients and the public
and all general office duties.
The program director will be responsible for staff supervision and
evaluation, program planning and general office management.
2. Program Description continued
SERVICE FREQUENCY STAFF OR PROVIDER COST
ACTIVITIES OR DURATION CONTRACT
Counseling, case Weekly Contract DA's Office $27,137.00
management,
support services.
Supervision,
support groups,
education.
Program Monthly Contract DA's Office $7,751.00
Administration
Total $34,888.00
Program Cost Per Child $244.00
3. Cost Savings Analysis:
Average Anticipated Average Average Pro-rated Total Cost Savings Total
# child placement cost per cost/mo adm cost PAC program Savings
per mo if no PAC mo of 2 PAC prog per child per child
per child per month per month
12 RCCF $1,300 $224.00 $0 $224.00 $1,085 $12,912
10 Specialized 700 224.00 0 224.00 485 4,760
Group Home
1 Family Foster 293 224.00 0 224.00 69 69
Care
3 Home 0 224.00 0 224.00 (672) (672)
26 Total Savings S17,069
4. Program Objectives:
A. Process Objectives
Average number of children to be served per month - 10.
Average length of time in the program not to exceed 10 months.
Average cost per month to serve child to to exceed - $224.
The Treatment Plan at discharge for at least 70% of the children
serviced will call for a residence other than substitute care.
B. Outcome Objectives
90% of all families served will be referred to and will utilize
other community resources.
55% of all children served will not be placed outside their home
by Social Services.
55% of all children served will not have a Delinquency Petition
filed by the District Attorney.
5. Program Evaluation:
Information will be gathered on children in the program in the
following areas:
A. Has the family been referred to and utilized other community
agencies?
B. Has the child been placed in a licensed facility while in the
program?
C. Has a Delinquency Petition been filed in the interest of the child
while in the program?
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111e. To Lou Ann Goodwin, Clerk De December 3, 1985
Weld County Commissioners
COLORADO From Eugene McKenna, Director
Subject: Amendment to Sentate Bill 26 Plan
I would request that you place on the Weld County Commissioner Board agenda
the approval of an amendment to the Senate Bill 26, Foster Care Placement
Alternatives Plan, a copy of which is attached. This request is for the
Board approval of a County Juvenile Diversion project in the amount of
$34,808.00. You will find additional detail in the attached letter and
report to the Colorado State Department of Social Services.
Thank you for your assistance. If you have questions, please give me a
call, or in my absence, Dan Fowler of the Weld County Department of Social
Services.
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